congeler
to freeze (food)
verb kohn-zhuh-LEH Rare
Origin: Latin congelare 'to freeze together'
Usage Note
Congeler specifically means to freeze food for preservation, distinct from geler (to freeze from cold weather) and surgeler (to deep-freeze at very low temperatures). The appliance is le congélateur (freezer). Note the spelling change: the stem congèl- takes a grave accent before a silent ending (il congèle, ils congèlent).
Examples
"Tu peux congeler ce reste de soupe."
Natural Translation
You can freeze this leftover soup.
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